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drastically
This term conveys a sense of extreme urgency or severity, often implying a sudden and forceful shift. It is frequently used in professional or clinical contexts to describe a sharp departure from a previous state, such as a sudden drop in temperature or a steep decline in revenue. The word carries a weight of intensity that suggests the change is not merely significant, but potentially disruptive or shocking.
In practical usage, it often modifies verbs of change or reduction. While similar to "significantly," it suggests a more aggressive or desperate measure. For instance, reducing a budget "significantly" might be a planned strategic move, whereas doing so "drastically" implies a crisis-driven necessity or a radical overhaul of the existing system.
Meanings
Examples
The company had to drastically reduce its spending to avoid bankruptcy.
My life changed drastically after I moved to Tokyo.
We need to drastically improve our security protocols.
The landscape was drastically altered by the volcanic eruption.
I have to drastically cut back on sugar for my health.
The new law will drastically affect how we do business.
Prices have dropped drastically since the new model was released.
The city looks drastically different than it did ten years ago.